Disney4me

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. “Adventure is out there…” and there’s a new MagicBand in Disney World to wear as you go and find it! MagicBands on Display This MagicBand is perfect for fans of the film Up, and also for all the dedicated Wilderness Explorers out there. Because, as we all well know, “The wilderness must be explored!” Russell and Kevin can be spotted on one side, ready to accompany you on your explorations. Up Wilderness Explorers MagicBand The other side helps you show off all of your Wilderness Explorer patches! Up Wilderness Explorers MagicBand And, of course, a Grape Soda Cap MagicBandit completes the unique look of this particular Band with a sweet nod. Up Wilderness Explorers MagicBand The Up Wilderness Explorers MagicBand is $29.99, and so far we’ve spotted it in Animal Kingdom (which is fitting, of course, as this park is home to the Wilderness Explorers activity). It’s also currently available on shopDisney. Click here to find the Up Wilderness Explorers Magicband online! Now, let’s go do some exploring!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the latest MagicBand? Please let us know with a comment! The post Wilderness Explorers! Check Out the New UP MagicBand in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Halloween Merch, New Hours at Isle of Java, and Mysterious Construction Walls! What’s New at Animal Kingdom — A Rotten Apple Cocktail, Up Phone Cases, And Your FAVE Disney Recipes! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! View the full article

We’ve been keeping a close eye on all of the construction going on at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel that isn’t really a hotel). Galactic Starcruiser Last year, we got a peek at a mocked-up version of part of the guest rooms. But, today we got another sneak peek at the rooms(!), with a special look at the bunk beds and “windows” looking out to a galaxy far, far away. You’ve GOT to check this out! Earlier today, Jeff Vahle, the President of Walt Disney World Resort, posted some AMAZING photos of the guest rooms at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Vahle said he and Josh D’Amaro (the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products) enjoyed getting a sneak peek at the progress that Walt Disney Imagineering has made at the Star Wars hotel. Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser Cabin Concept Art Vahle said they got the chance to check out the cabins in progress, ‘including their windows to space seen in these renderings.” Here’s a look at part of the room — specifically the bunk beds area. You can get a little bit better sense of the scale of the beds. They look a bit…tiny. But, we’ll reserve full judgment until we get to sit in one ourselves! ©Disney (Posted by Jeff Vahle via Instagram @jeffvahle) Vahle also shared a photo of that window that is meant to look out into space. We can’t wait to see this in action. ©Disney (Posted by Jeff Vahle via Instagram @jeffvahle) For reference, here’s a peek at that window, and some more of the room, that was shared last year. This was a mocked-up guest cabin. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation Vahle said they also got a look at The Atrium and looked out The Bridge windows to what will be a galaxy far, far away. The Atrium is described as the “heart of the Halcyon” (the Halcyon being the name of the “ship” you board during this Star Wars hotel adventure). The Atrium is a place where crew and passengers will all gather. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser The Bridge, on the other hand, is where guests will have the chance to operate the ship’s navigation and defense systems. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere ©Disney We can’t wait to see the Star Wars hotel once it is fully complete and dive into the Star Wars adventure of our dreams. Keep in mind that the Star Wars hotel (although we call it that) is not really just a hotel — it’s a fully immersive, 2-night experience. Think more along the lines of a cruise. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience is set to open in Disney World in 2021. We’re on the lookout for more details about it and will let you know when we get more information about this out-of-this-world adventure. Click here to learn more about the Star Wars hotel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this Star Wars experience? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS: First Look INSIDE Star Wars Hotel Includes Tiny Bunk Beds and SPACE Windows first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Aerial View Photos: Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Pushes Forward with Construction PHOTOS! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction Update in Disney World! FIRST LOOK at Guest Rooms Coming to the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World! View the full article

Looking to head to Disney World in the next few months? EPCOT Well, then you’ll probably want to check in on the hours! We’ve been keeping an eye out as Disney releases park hours. So far, we’d seen them up through March 27th. Now, we know the hours into early April! Disney just released a new week of park hours from March 28th through April 3rd! The hours continue to look pretty similar to the way they do in March. Screenshot On these days, Magic Kingdom will continue to be open from 9AM to 6PM and EPCOT will be open from 11AM to 7PM. Screenshot Hollywood Studios will be open from 10AM to 7PM and Animal Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 5PM. Screenshot Park Hopper Hours continue to begin at 2PM in each park each day. Screenshot As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the park hour updates you need! Stay tuned! Click here to learn more about the return of park hopper! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Disney World this Spring? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Hours Released Through Early April first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! More Disney World Theme Park Hours Released Into Early 2021 Disney World Extends Park Hours for November 13th-15th! NEWS: Disney World Has Extended Hours For All Four Parks This Weekend View the full article

WOW. This has been quite the week for Disney news! Disney World One form of transportation from the airport that some Disney fans LOVE will be going away next year, Disney World guests are getting early park entry again soon, and MORE. Some of the news this week will impact your future Disney World or Disneyland plans. We know you’ve got a lot going on in your lives too, so today we’re breaking down the 4 BIGGEST pieces of Disney news that you might have missed this week. Let’s dive right in! 1. Disney’s Magical Express Is Going Away in 2022 If the first “Disney” ride you’re used to going on is the Magical Express bus that takes you from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World, things will be changing for your trips starting in 2022. This week, Disney announced that they will be discontinuing their Magical Express bus service starting in 2022. Disney’s Magical Express Sign Mears, the company that operates the Magical Express, has issued a statement about this discontinuation, which you can read here. You’ve still got quite a while to plan for this change, but we’ve already broken down the best ways to get to Disney World once the Magical Express is gone so you can be prepared. Disney’s Magical Express We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more updates on this and let you know what we find. Click here to learn more about the discontinuation of the Magical Express. 2. Early Entry Announced for Disney World Hotel Guests Although the Magical Express will be going away, some other benefits will be coming soon to Disney World resort guests. When Disney World reopened, it suspended Extra Magic Hours. Soon, however, hotel guests will be able to get early access to the parks in a new way. This week Disney shared that, as part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations, guests staying at Disney-owned resorts and other select resorts will be allowed 30-minute early entry to ANY theme park every day. Magic Kingdom The new Early Entry system will bring this early access benefit back to resort guests, while also potentially dispersing crowds a bit more throughout all four theme parks. Keep in mind, you’ll still need a valid ticket and a Park Pass reservation for the park you want to visit in order to get early access. Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom We don’t have an official date when this early entry system will start, but we’re on the lookout for more information. Click here to see 5 important tips for early theme park entry in Disney World! 3. Disneyland Is Suspending Its Annual Passholder Program Over on the west coast, Disneyland Resort is still temporarily closed. In fact, the Disneyland theme parks have been closed since March of 2020. Downtown Disney and part of Buena Vista Street have reopened for limited shopping and dining. But, there are many restrictions in place at the moment due to the stay-at-home order that is in place in Southern California. Disneyland Throughout this time, Disneyland’s Annual Passholders have received extensions on their passes and monthly payments have been put on pause. But, this week, Disneyland Resort announced that they are discontinuing their current Annual Passholder program, including the Disney Premier Passport. Sleeping Beauty Castle Disney shared that, in the next few days, they’ll “begin the process of issuing appropriate refunds for eligible Disneyland Resort Annual Passports and sunsetting the current Annual Passport program due to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic and limitations and expected restrictions around the reopening of our theme parks.” Carthay Circle at California Adventure If you have a Premier Passport, you’ll continue to have access to Disney World and V.I.PASSHOLDER Perks through March 31, 2021. Premier Passholders will also have the ability to renew to Walt Disney World Annual Passes. Disneyland Annual Passholders with active tickets as of a certain date will also continue to get discounts and Passholders can even get a 30% discount on select items for a period of time. Click here to get more information about the discontinuation of the Disneyland Annual Passholder program. 4. Room Refurbishment Coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort Over at the Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, things are changing too. Not too long ago, characters returned to Chef Mickey’s and recently we also spotted some adorable merch inspired by Mary Blair. But, this week, we noticed that there was some more limited room availability at the hotel. So, we reached out to a Cast Member who informed us that “Disney’s Contemporary Resort will undergo refurbishments in the Main Tower Guest Rooms from April to September, 2021.” Disney’s Contemporary Resort We’re not entirely sure what this refurbishment will consist of, but we are definitely interested to find out. We’re on the lookout for more details about this and will let you know what we find. In the meantime, be aware that this scheduled refurbishment may limit the availability of some rooms at the hotel. Click here to learn more about this refurbishment! Those are the 4 BIG news items from this week, but a bunch of other things happened too. Some of the Disney World monorails got a bit of a makeover on the inside of the cars with the addition of distancing barriers. Distancing Barriers We also learned that Disney World is selling Annual Passes again, but only in very limited circumstances. Passholder Ears Over at EPCOT, some construction walls came down by Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and we got to hear about a NEW Soul exhibit coming to The American Adventure. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure If you are planning to visit Disney World on its 50th Anniversary (October 1st, 2021), you’ll want to make your Park Pass reservations as soon as you can. This week we saw Park Passes at Magic Kingdom fill up entirely for that date! This week, Disneyland was also announced as and opened as a vaccination site in California. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line canceled sailings through March 2021. What news will next week bring? We’re not sure, but we’ll definitely be looking for all the latest updates and we’ll bring them straight to you! Disney World is being considered as a COVID-19 vaccination distribution center. Check out more details here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to visit Disney World for the 50th Anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 HUGE Changes Coming to Disney World and Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! Hey Disney, You Might Wanna Cut Annual Passholders a Break With Those Monthly Payments Right About Now! View the full article

We got to spend our sunny day yesterday in Disney World’s flagship park! Cinderella Castle Yup, we took a stroll around Magic Kingdom to see if we could spot anything new! Sure enough, we’re bringing you alllllll the updates in construction and merchandise! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates First up, our trip over to the park from the Transportation and Ticket Center showed us an interesting addition to the monorail. There are now dividers that split each bench into two sections. Monorail Dividers Reflecting this change is a new sign posted at the Magic Kingdom station that notes it’s now one party per seating section (instead of row like before). New Sign Standing is not allowed at this time. Here’s a peek at what the dividers look like from right next to them! Monorail Dividers This is a pretty big change, and allows for more parties to be on the monorail at once. Read more about the addition of barriers on the monorail here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium We spotted two new kids’ t-shirts in Main Street Emporium. The first is this cute Mickey Walt Disney World Longsleeve T-shirt for $24.99. Mickey Kids’ Shirt And the second is this Pluto Walt Disney World Longsleeve T-shirt for $29.99! Pluto Kids’ Shirt Uptown Jewelers Uptown Jewelers now features a Bright Blue Disney Parks Wallet by Loungefly for $50 that matches with the Loungefly Mini Backpack of the same design. Loungefly Wallet Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. The MaDe kiosks in Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. are a cool offering where you can get your own customizable merchandise created. Now, the kiosks have new Valentine’s Day designs like this Avengers Hearts Phone Case… Valentine’s MaDe Options …this “I’m Stuck On You” Spider-Man Phone Case… Valentine’s MaDe Options …this “Valentines Assemble” Avengers Phone Case… Valentine’s MaDe Options …this Avengers Hearts MagicBand… Valentine’s MaDe Options …and these Avengers Valentines Magnets! Valentine’s MaDe Options Star Traders Finally, we spotted that the Neon Disney Parks Mini Backpack by Loungefly has been restocked at Star Traders! Neon Park Loungefly And there you have it; it was just a little update from Magic Kingdom today. We’ll check in with ya again soon! Click here to see more of the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Distancing Barriers Added to the Monorail and Valentine's Accessories! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction, Dole Whip Galore, and a Disneyland Shirt?! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Madame Leota Sippers, a Rabbit Spotting, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: New Security System, a LOADED Funnel Cake, and Changes at Casey’s Corner! View the full article

If you’ll be heading abroad soon, or are thinking of flying to the United States from another country, important changes are coming in terms of travel requirements. Airplane Just a few days ago, we shared that the U.S. might require a negative COVID-19 test for all international travelers. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially finalized its order regarding COVID-19 test requirements for international travelers and we’re breaking it down here for you. According to the CDC website, starting January 26th, 2021, all travelers that are flying to the United States from a foreign country will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 BEFORE boarding their flight. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex The test must be from no more than 3 days before the day the flight departs. The Order will apply to all air passengers 2 years old or older who are traveling to the US from abroad. Even US citizens and legal permanent residents who are traveling from foreign countries will need to show this proof. There are still certain restrictions regarding the travel of foreign nationals from specific countries to the U.S., so be sure to read the CDC’s website to get all the latest information. Airline The CDC’s website specifically notes that you should make sure to get tested with a viral test (NAAT or antigen test) to determine if you are currently infected with COVID-19. You’ll also need to make sure you get the results before your flight departs and that you have documentation to show your results to the airline. Flight from Orlando If you recently recovered from COVID-19, the rules are a bit different. The CDC doesn’t recommend that you get tested again in the 3 months after you had a positive COVID-19 viral test as long as you don’t have any COVID-19 symptoms. So, if you had positive viral test in the past 3 months and you have met the criteria to end isolation, then instead of showing a negative COVID-19 test result in order to fly, you can travel with “documentation of your positive viral test results and a letter from your healthcare provider or public health official that states you have been cleared for travel.” Orlando International Airport If a passenger chooses not to provide the test result or documentation of recovery, the airline MUST deny them boarding. If a person develops COVID-19 symptoms or they have a pre-departure test that is positive, they should self-isolate and delay their travel until they have recovered. Travel Advisory Sign in Orlando Airport The order will apply to ALL international flights starting January 26th, 2021. That includes private flights and general aviation aircraft (charter flights). So, if you’ve got an upcoming flight to the United States from a foreign country, be sure to check the CDC webpage about this for more information about what documentation you must provide and other updates. Click here to see how the CDC’s most important changes could impact your Disney World vacation. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Negative COVID-19 Test Required for International Flights to the U.S. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: How a $25 Billion Airline Rescue Package Could Affect Your Disney Vacation People Are Still Traveling to Orlando Despite Pandemic, Orange County Mayor Says NEWS: The U.S. May Require Negative COVID-19 Tests For All International Travelers View the full article

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things around the world. Disney World’s Health and Safety Signs Businesses big and small have felt the impact of the pandemic, as have their employees. Now, one of Disney’s leaders is doing something to help small businesses that are struggling to stay afloat throughout this pandemic. According to Fox Business, Bob Iger, who is the Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, along with his wife, Willow Bay, have donated $5 million to help small businesses that are struggling through this pandemic. Willow Bay currently serves as the Dean of the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. ©New York Post The donation was recently announced by the Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti during a COVID-19 news conference. In speaking about Iger and Bay, Garcetti said, “We are beyond grateful for your bold leadership.” Iger and Bay had previously donated $500,000 to the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles. That fund supports small businesses and struggling families. Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage Many businesses have been on a waiting list for assistance, and that list has continued to grow as funds have dried up. The $5 million donation recently made is set to help 1,000 of the “hardest-hit” businesses that were on the waiting list in Los Angeles. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images If you’re looking to help some small businesses yourself, you could consider supporting some of the small businesses that are owned by Disney Cast Members. We’ll continue to look for more Disney news and bring all the latest updates to you. Did you know that the Disneyland vaccination site has opened for distribution? Click here to find out more. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger and Wife Donate Millions to Help Small Businesses first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! The Walt Disney Concert Hall Will Remain Closed Through June 2021 Attention Stay at Home Nation! We Need Your Rain Ponchos To Help NY Hospitals! Bob Iger Comments on Big Potential Change Coming to the Disney Parks View the full article

Our latest edition of the “Stories from the Parks” series features new #DisneyCreators magic from visiting guests and friends kicking off the new year in an artful way at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of Arts.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/vTdFhRqaBKM View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The day that Marvel fans have been waiting for is finally here, and we’re ready to watch the two new episodes of Disney+’s new show, WandaVision! ©Disney | Marvel Studios The show follows Marvel heroes Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) and Vision as they get trapped in a suburban lifestyle, a LA 1950s sitcom. Based on the previews, we think this series is going to be pretty great, and we’re ready to celebrate the launch day. Disney’s ready to celebrate as well, because they’ve released some new WandaVision tees available for purchase on shopDisney! The first tee in the collection is a women’s cut, the Wanda and Vision Retro Illustration T-Shirt. It’s giving us some 1950s vibes, which isn’t surprising, considering the show is themed to a classic sitcom! ©Disney You can pick up this tee for $26.99 on shopDisney right now! Order the Wanda and Vision Illustration Shirt Here! If you want something a tad more romantic, then check out the “A Love Like You’ve Never Seen” T-Shirt! ©Disney We really like the unique shirt color on this one, and the artwork is really cool. You can order this tee for $24.99. Buy the “A Love Like You’ve Never Seen” Shirt Here! Last but not least is the classic — the WandaVision Poster T-Shirt! If you loved the show’s poster design as much as we did, then this black tee will fit in nicely with your wardrobe. ©Disney Shop this shirt for $24.99 and it’ll be the perfect way to rep your new favorite show! Check Out the Poster Tee on shopDisney Here! Water bottles, mouse pads, and more WandaVision merch is also available at shopDisney. So be sure to check it out if you’re interested! We’ll be on the lookout for more WandaVision merchandise to celebrate the show’s premiere, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got all the latest updates on Disney and Marvel news, so we’re thankful that you choose us as your news source! Celebrate ‘WandaVision’ in a Delicious Way With These New Cakes in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be tuning in to watch the show today? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate Marvel's 'WandaVision' in Style With the NEW Tees! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New ‘WandaVision’ Funkos Give a Closer Look at the Mysterious Series on Disney+ Marvel Studios: LEGENDS Is Coming Exclusively to Disney+! 10 Things That Might Start to Make Up for Your Canceled Disney Vacation! View the full article

Orlando Science Center, Orange County history center provide time for Pompeii, Ocoee exhibits. View the full article

Marvel fans are in for a treat today — in more ways than one! ©Disney | Marvel Studios Not only is today the day that Marvel’s WandaVision debuts on Disney+, but you can also pick up some sweet and DETAILED treats inspired by the new show in Disney World! This morning, Disney Springs teased TWO adorable WandaVision-inspired treats coming to Amorette’s Patisserie! Each one is a WandaVision Petite Cake, one with a 50s design… ©Disney …and one with a 60s design! They look JUST like mid-century TVs and look how clear the picture of Wanda and Vision is. As a bonus, these aren’t the only designs that we’ll see. More versions will debut as the series continues. ©Disney You can snag the 50s and 60s WandaVision Petite Cakes at Amorette’s Patisserie for the next week (while supplies last)! Stay tuned to DFB for a review of these treats because you know we’ve gotta see these babies in person! And keep checking back to see the other versions! Click here to learn more about the premiere of WandaVision! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these cakes? Tell us in the comments! The post See Where You Can Find 'WandaVision' Retro TV CAKES in Disney World! 📺 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! Go Apple And Pumpkin Picking With Amorette’s WonderFall Flavors in Disney Springs What’s A Celebration Without A Little Cake? There’s a New Adorable Minnie Cake at Disney Springs! New ‘Mulan’-Inspired Mini Cake Coming to Disney Springs! View the full article

Not every Disney World attraction is open 365 days a year! Some are scheduled to close for touch-ups or large construction projects. Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island Construction Some refurbishments are scheduled months in advance and others are in need of maintenance. It’s good practice to know what Disney World rides and shows are closed so you can plan ahead! Knowing beforehand allows you to create an itinerary based on what’s closed and what’s open in the theme parks! Let’s take a look at next week’s refurbishment schedule between January 18th through January 24th, 2021. Animal Kingdom Refurbishment Kali River Rapids It’s been pretty chilly and gloomy in Florida lately. Disney tends to close water rides during the cool winter months. It gives Disney a chance to perform routine maintenance during a time when guests don’t normally love to get wet. Kali River Rapids is undergoing a scheduled refurbishment right now and it will continue through April 1st, 2021. Closed Kali River Rapids This raft ride is closed but you still have a chance to get soaked at the Magic Kingdom! Splash Mountain doesn’t have a scheduled refurb date as of right now. See more details about the Kali River Rapids closure here! Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover The PeopleMover has been playing with our emotions lately! We expected the attraction to open all the way back in July when the Magic Kingdom reopened. The ride unexpectedly remained closed then eventually was put on the extended refurbishment list. The closure was extended three times and we thought it would start moving guests through Tomorrowland on January 10th. PeopleMover Test The 10th came along and Disney extended the refurbishment once more. It is now expected to stay closed through January 30th, 2021. We’re fairly hopeful this time because we’ve seen the attraction being tested earlier this week! See a video of the PeopleMover test ride here! Walt Disney World Railroad It’s been years since we’ve been able to take a train ride around the Magic Kingdom! The train has taken an extended hiatus while construction continues for the new roller coaster TRON Lightcycle Run. The thrill ride is massive and takes up a lot of Magic Kingdom territory. This has affected the train’s journey through Tomorrowland. Main Street Train Station TRON was originally scheduled to open at the end of 2021. The project has been delayed and it’s unclear when the attraction will open. Once we have an opening day for TRON, we may have a better idea about the railroad. We’ll keep you informed on both attractions in the future! Learn more about TRON’s construction progress and the opening date delay here! Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat The Rivers of America and the surrounding area is the most noticeable refurbishment happening at Disney World right now. The river has been drained so construction can be done on the guard rails and other elements on the dry river bottom. We also noticed the Harper’s Mill sign has been completely removed from the building on Tom Sawyer Island. Rivers of America Construction Tom Sawyer and the Liberty Square Riverboat attractions are currently unavailable while the area is under construction. As of right now, the attractions are set to reopen on March 1st, 2021. See updated photos of the Rivers of America construction site here! More Refurbishments Among the scheduled ride closures, a few Disney World resorts are getting some work done too. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting a major overhaul to the entryway with updates to the monorail station and lobby. The guest rooms are getting a Moana-inspired theme as well! The project is set to complete sometime this summer. Polynesian Construction Disney’s Contemporary Resort will also receive some room updates. The Main Tower guest rooms will undergo refurbishments between April through 2021. It’s unclear what exactly will be updated, but we will keep you informed when we learn more! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Boardwalk Inn recently received a big update to the infamous clown slide. Now, the Paddock Pool waterslide will also get some attention. The pool will remain open while the slide is under construction beginning this winter. The Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation is also closed at this time. Big Blue Pool Closed There’s a lot more happening at Disney World as the theme parks prepare for upcoming attractions. EPCOT, in particular, is getting closer to finishing the France Pavilion extension including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. We also noticed the Harmonious nighttime show was running tests. We’ll continue to inform you of all important construction, refurbishments, and closures at Disney World. See EVERYTHING that will be closed for the month of January here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments below! The post A BIG Hotel Project Is Coming and 5 Attractions Are CLOSED for Refurb in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 4 Disney World Attractions Will Be Closed BUT a Fan-Favorite Will Finally REOPEN Next Week! EVERY Attraction That Will Be Closed This Week in Disney World! ALL of the Attractions That Will Be Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World Next Week View the full article

Scalawags and royals are commingling in new ways at Gaylord Palms. The Kissimmee resort’s Pirate and Princess Weekends run through March 7. View the full article

Disneyland is ending its annual pass program 10 months after the theme park shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the theme park said Thursday. View the full article

When it comes to Disney World rides, not all seats are created equal. Big Thunder Mountain The attraction vehicles are designed to give guests a good experience from any seat. That doesn’t mean that every seat is the best seat. Some seats offer a better view and others offer a smoother ride. You might notice that the back row of Pirates of the Caribbean is cozier and feels a bit more private than the crowded middle seat! And, thrill-seekers love to sit in the front row of Space Mountain to get the total illusion of bolting through space. It takes a few rides on each attraction before you can determine which seat has the coolest experience. Most of the time, you only have one chance to ride Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train during your vacation so you gotta make it count! To help you out, we’re breaking down the BEST and WORST places to be seated at each attraction in the Magic Kingdom! Pro-Tip! Feel free to tell a Cast Member about your seating preference when you get to the front of the line. They might be able to accommodate your preference. Some rides, like roller coasters, will even have a separate line for front row seating. You may have to wait a little longer to board the attraction, but they might be able to grant your wish if you’re patient! Adventureland Jungle Cruise Best Seat: The big reason many love the Jungle Cruise is the hilarious Skippers. The person giving you a tour of the exotic jungle will keep you entertained with punny jokes and passenger interaction. A great Skipper can really elevate the ride experience. The best seat in the house is closer to the front of the boat. This will help you hear the jokes better and you can interact with your Skipper! If you’re lucky (or unlucky!) they might make you the butt of a few jokes as well! This is especially fun for kids to be close to the Skipper. Since the boats load both sides, you have two shots to get close to your Skipper! Jungle Cruise Boat Worst Seat: Sitting in the back will make you feel distanced from the Skipper and you might miss out on some of the interactive moments. However, this might be a better choice if you would rather see the entire view of the cruise! This is a great spot if you want unobstructed views to snap pictures of the scenery. Pirates of the Caribbean Best Seat: At Pirates of the Caribbean, guests board a boat and are transferred through the scenes by floating along the water. Animatronic scenes will happen to the right and left of the boat throughout the ride. Each side offers a view of iconic scenes and they are best enjoyed if you’re sitting towards the sides of the boat. (Have kiddos sit on the outside so they’re not blocked by taller people!) Also, the front row is fun because you don’t have to strain over people’s heads to see what’s coming next! Worst Seat: Sitting in the middle of the row might make you strain around other members of your row while you try to take in the scenes. Your view won’t be totally blocked because the scenes are placed a little higher than the boat. You just won’t get a completely obstacle-free view! We should let you know that you might get a little wet during the cannon battle scene and the small drop if you’re sitting on the outsides. You won’t get drenched, but you might experience a splash or two. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Best Seat: The Tiki Room is where the birds sing words and the flowers croon! This show is one of the first of its kind. Walt Disney wanted it to be as immersive as possible with singing birds, flowers, and tiki gods coming to life all around you. Folks in the back row get a view of most elements happening at once. The tiki gods are placed towards the back of the room and some of the singing flowers are overheard in the middle of the room. Plus, you can dance to the groovy theme song without feeling like you’re being judged. Enchanted Tiki Room Worst Seat: The front row is closer to the action and where you’ll get a good look at the lovely lady birds who float down to serenade the guests. However, you’ll have a harder time seeing the tiki drummers and wall ornaments on the back wall when sitting in the front. We wouldn’t say this is a bad seat though! Like we said, Disney designed the room for guests to have a good view no matter where you sit and this is truly an attraction where you’ll see everything clearly wherever you sit. Frontierland Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Best Seat: Thrill rides offer different experiences in the front and back rows. Thrill-seekers will LOVE the backseat because it offers you a faster ride while you plummet down the hills and turns. Kids who are weary of roller coasters might like near the front row because it’s a little more relaxed. Worst Seat: Hold on to your hats and glasses! This here’s the wildest ride in the wilderness! So the opposite advice above will hold true depending on the guest. HATE butterflies in your stomach? It’s EXTRA wild when you’re sitting in the back row. Some guests like the added thrill of being thrown around from side to side. Others would rather feel a smoother roller coaster ride in the front. Also, we should note that people sitting on the right side (in any row) get just a bit more squished on this roller coaster, as it favors left-hand turns just a bit. We’d recommend sitting kiddos on the left side of the car so bigger adults don’t squish them into the side of the car as much! Country Bear Jamboree Best Seat: The Country Bear Jamboree has a huge stage with standard raked theater seating. Your idea of the “best” seat will most likely depend on your preference when seeing a movie. For the jamboree, we think the best seat is in one of the middle rows. You can see all of the animatronics at once and it feels more like a party in the center! You’ll enjoy laughing at the corny jokes and bopping along to the cheesy tunes when you’re in the middle. Country Bear Jamboree Worst Seat: You might like being close in the front row seating to see the animatronic details. You might also have a hard time seeing the whole stage here though. It’s like sitting too close to a movie screen and not being able to take in the whole scene at once! You might find yourself craning your neck a lot trying to take it all in! Splash Mountain Best Seat: This is another ride where the “best” seat is relative to your preferences. Take heed of the warning sign that says, “You will get wet. You might get soaked!” The brave guests who want to get wet should sit in the front row. This will increase your chance of getting really wet when you plummet down the big drop at the end. Sitting towards the middle and back of the boat will lessen your chance of getting totally drenched. Splash Mountain Worst Seat: Basically, take our suggestions before and reverse them! One more thing, there’s a “bonus” splash that happens after the big drop. This occurs if you happen to be floating by the drop when another boat is heading down the hill. The splash affects the right side of the boat the most. Just after that, the secret way to soak your friends or family (or you, if you choose!) is a waterfall the logs typically back up to on your right. Expect a lot of splashes in your log if you’re near it! Sit on the right side if you want more water and the left side to avoid it! Liberty Square The Hall of Presidents Best: The animatronics are the main spectacle at The Hall of Presidents. There are a ton of animatronics in the show too. The stage is fairly big so they can fit every President in one place. To see all the animatronics at once, sit towards the middle of the theater seating. If you really want to take it all in, sit towards the front! You’ll get to really see the wonderful detail put into these animatronics. Worst: You’ll have a harder time seeing the details of the show if you sit in the back row or to the far sides. Liberty Square Riverboat Best Experience: The riverboat transports guests on a ride around the Rivers of America. Guests are free to walk around the boat and find the best view possible. Our personal favorite spot is the very front of the boat. You can see the full sweeping view of Frontierland and Liberty Square as you make your way around Tom Sawyer Island. If you pick a side, you’ll see more of Magic Kingdom to the left. More of Tom Sawyer Island will obviously be on the righthand side. Liberty Square Riverboat Worst Experience: This is another experience where all views are pretty good! BUT, the worst experience, in our opinion, is with guests who board the riverboat and stay in one spot the whole time. Head to the upper deck and walk to either side of the ferry boat to take everything in! It’s such a relaxing ride and you’ll want to take in every viewpoint! Fantasyland The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini Best Seat: Barnstormer is a tiny roller coaster made for children. (We’ve definitely taken a ride on this as adults though!) The best experience for kids who are scared of coasters is to sit in the front row. The front row is a little less speedy and they can see what’s ahead of them a bit more. Kids who are ready for thrills might like the back row. They will feel like they’re on a real, “grown-up” coaster as they race around the twists and turns. The Barnstormer Worst Seat: The middle seats might be considered the “worst” because you’ll have a hard time seeing the scenery elements from this vantage point. It’s such a short ride that everything seems to whiz by super fast. That said, kids who are a little scared of the roller coaster might feel more comfortable in the middle. The back seat might be a little too thrilling for them! Keep in mind if you’re taking a frightened first-time coaster rider with you try to avoid riding in the dark. They won’t be able to get their bearings and it can make this rather gentle coaster seem more intense and frightening. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Best Seat: Sitting in the front row of the two-row hunny pots will give you an unobstructed view of the scenes in front of you. Place little ones in the front so they don’t have to be blocked by tall adults! The front row also gets a fun interactive element in the Heffalumps and Woozles scene (we’re not going to spoil it if you haven’t been yet, but we promise it’s not frightening!). Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Worst Seat: The backseat will be blocked by the people in front of you. However, the scenes are happening to the left and right of you. You will still see the scenes while you go through the ride pretty clearly. This ride doesn’t have a particularly bad seat, but the front is definitely more unobstructed. “it’s a small world” Best Seat: The “small world” dolls, animals, and props are placed on all sides of the room. Be sure to look to your left, right, and towards the ceiling to see everything! Much like Pirates of the Caribbean, the exterior sides of the bench will offer you a better look at the elements of the ride without straining around other passengers. It’s more fun to ride in the front too! You can take in the whole room at once so you don’t miss a thing. We’ve had our best experiences showing the ride to little kiddos sticking them in the front row so they have it all right in front of them! “it’s a small world” Worst Seat: The middle seats will offer a more obstructed view of each scene and will protect you from the overly sweet essence of the attraction (if the dolls happen to creep you out ). Either way, you can’t avoid hearing the theme song anywhere you sit so prepare to be humming it in your head the rest of the day! Mickey’s PhilharMagic Best Seat: 4-D technology has come a long way since Mickey’s Philhar Magic opened in 2003. Newer attractions like Flight of Passage offer awesome 3-D effects at almost any vantage point. The technology in this show, however, is a little outdated. You’ll have a better experience if you sit towards the middle-back of the theatre. Your eyes will adjust to the older 3-D screen better and you can see the whole screen at once. This will help you see the scenes in their entirety, rather than scanning the screen back and forth. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Worst Seat: Guests sitting close to the front row will have a hard time seeing the whole picture and might make you go a little cross-eyed. It’s tough making out the 3-D elements when you sit this close and the strain may hurt your head a little. We’ve even found being too close can break the parallax of the 3-D, making it all just look like a blurry flat film. Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train Best Seat: The Mine Train is the newest attraction at the Magic Kingdom and is a really smooth roller coaster. You glide through the tracks much easier than Big Thunder Mountain or Space Mountain with surprisingly little of that “butterflies in your stomach” feeling. Much like Big Thunder Mountain, the back row of the train will give you a more thrilling ride. Sit here if you want to experience more speed and drops. The front row is less intense and good for those hesitant about coasters. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Worst Seat: There isn’t a bad row on Mine Train. It mostly depends on your preference for thrills! Even the middle row is good because it gives you a great view of Snow White’s house at the end! Tomorrowland Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Best Seat: There are two types of Disney World guests. The guests who love this attraction and the nostalgic history behind its development. And, the kind who treat this show as a comfortable resting place. We won’t judge you if you choose either side. But, if you want to enjoy the show, we suggest sitting towards the front center or middle center seats. This will allow you to see the details of each scene clearly. This ride is so jam-packed with fun details, so we love sitting front row center and taking it all in. The ride is continually loading new theaters full of guests, so there’s rarely a need to stress about getting the seat you want here. Carousel of Progress Worst Seat: The back row is both good and bad. It’s good because you can rest comfortably in the dark without anyone judging you. It’s not great because you can’t see the details of each scene. You will be able to see the whole stage including the mini-scenes on the sides at once though! Space Mountain Best Seat: This coaster allows you to venture through deep space on your very own rocketship. The cars travel in twos with three riders per car. The most thrilling ride is found by guests sitting in the back seat of the back car. The back car in general will feel slightly faster when you’re racing through the stars. The front seat in the front car is another favorite, offering an unobstructed view of the start and finish lighting effects. The front seat also can feel like you’re flying through dark space even more since the air blows right in your face unobstructed! Space Mountain Vehicle Worst Seat: The attraction is a little older so it can feel a little jolting. The back car might whip you around more, which some guests might enjoy or hate, depending on preference. If you don’t love the feeling of being jerked around, it’s a little less jarring if you sit in the front car. Omnimover Rides in the Magic Kingdom You may have noticed we missed a few rides! There a few attractions that offer a very similar experience no matter where you sit. This includes “omnimover” vehicles like the Haunted Mansion Doom Buggies. The buggies are designed to rotate from left to right so both sides get a good view. The ride will adapt to each scene by rotating guests towards the main action. These attractions include: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid The Haunted Mansion Haunted Mansion Once in a while, a scene might be focused on the left or right side, giving the passenger on that side a better view. For instance, if you want to take a (non-flash) picture of the Bride in the Haunted Mansion attic, sit on the left side! You might want to watch a point of view video on YouTube if there’s a certain scene you want to see up-close. We generally think the view is great in either seat on these rides! Flying Rides in the Magic Kingdom The “flying” rides are in the style of Dumbo – The Flying Elephant. This is the type of ride vehicle that seats two to three people and rotates you around. Each vehicle will give you the same experience and there’s no elephant, rocketship, or magic carpet that’s better than another. Astro Orbiter Dumbo the Flying Elephant The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Peter Pan’s Flight (You don’t spin in a circle but you do fly! This could technically fall closer to an omnimover since it’s a continually loading ride.) Dumbo in Magic Kingdom We do suggest sitting on the outside seat, when possible, if you want to take pictures while you’re flying! Remaining Magic Kingdom Rides The remaining attractions are totally up to your preference. Again, no vehicle will be better than another. Unless, of course, you have a preference for a certain color of car on Tomorrowland Speedway or a special carousel horse. (FYI: the horse with the golden ribbon on its tail on the carrousel is Cinderella’s horse!) We should note that you’ll focus on slightly different elements when riding on the PeopleMover too, depending on which direction you face! Tomorrowland Speedway Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Mad Tea Party Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Disney Imagineers have done their best to design rides that offer good experiences no matter where you’re sitting. You might enjoy a roller coaster from the back because you like the extra thrills. Or, maybe you’re a middle row kinda person! Either way, you should get a pretty g. So, we wanna hear from you! What’s your favorite spot to sit on roller coasters and shows? Let us know in the comments below! See how your favorite Disney World rides have changed since reopening in July! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite attraction at the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season Can You Conquer These 5 Disney World CHALLENGES? We’ve Reached the End of Round THREE in the Disney World Rides and Attractions Throw Down! Which Attractions Made the Cut? View the full article

What about tickets after 26 September 2021? Here at MDT I’ve received so many emails, blog comments, and Facebook comments regarding what to do for travel to Walt Disney World on dates that include 27 September 2021 and later. These people are naturally very concerned about how they can decide about going and or plan […] The post 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute What About Tickets? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney Brings Magic to Three Central Florida Children’s Hospitals | Disney Parks View the full article

Trips to Discover, a travel website, will offer a secluded Airbnb and cash to one individual, couple or family willing to ditch their screens for 72 hours. View the full article

It’s almost a shock to see Walt Disney World’s famed Voices of Liberty singing group in contemporary clothing, so iconic is their Colonial-era wardrobe. But that’s not all that’s different about the beloved ensemble: The Voices have a new songbook to share, and it’s one that hits close to home. View the full article

Mead Botanical Garden comprises 47 acres in Winter Park, offering an oasis tucked just away from urban city life with abundant flora and fauna. View the full article

Ready to taste Disney — artfully? This year's Epcot International Festival of the Arts has a wealth of tasty new items. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It should come as no surprise that we’re obsessed with food. Pineapple Cookie We’re always on the hunt for new Disney snacks to try and sharing reviews so you know which food at Disney you might like, too! So naturally, when we see merch that combines Disney AND food, we’re pretty interested. These pins from BoxLunch are exciting for both Disney pin collectors AND Disney foodies. They feature some CUTE Disney snacks! We know it might be hard to pick your favorite snack, and luckily you don’t have to! This is a mystery pin collection, meaning you purchase a “blind box” that comes with one surprise pin! ©BoxLunch Pin options include a Donald Duck ice cream, a Daisy Duck donut, a Minnie Mouse ice cream cone, a Pluto ice pop, a Mickey cupcake, and a Goofy waffle cone! ©BoxLunch Which mystery pin will be in your box? You can find out for $9.90! Click here to buy the Loungefly Disney Snacks Pin Blind Box! Check back us with more updates about Disney merch AND food! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney snack? Tell us in the comments! The post Collect the Cutest Disney Snacks with These Pins Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Disney Princess Ice Cream Pins are too Sweet to Pass Up! Find Someone Who Looks At You The Way Gus-Gus Looks At This Candy Cane. Go Down The Rabbit Hole With This NEW Disney Merch Available Online! View the full article

We recently visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom to give you a look at everything that’s new! Tree of Life We spotted loads of new merchandise, including new Minnie ears, a new Dooney & Bourke collection, and a new Loungefly bag! Let’s check it all out! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Discovery Trading Company Most of the new merchandise we saw can be found at Discovery Trading Company near the Tree of Life. We spotted the newest collection of Disney Dooney & Bourke Bags! We saw the Mickey and Minnie Love Tote, just in time for Valentine’s Day for $298. Dooney & Bourke Tote We also saw the new wallet, priced at $158. Dooney & Bourke Wallet The satchel is also available for $268. Dooney & Bourke Satchel This new collection is totally adorable and perfect with Valentine’s Day right around the corner! This Dooney & Bourke collection is also available online! We also saw the NEW Annual Passholder exclusive Minnie ears! Annual Passholder Ears They’re covered in pink, blue, and gold sequins and are nicely tied together with a gold Passholder emblem in the center! Passholder Ears These are sure to brighten up any park day! Check out more photos of the new ears here! If a spaghetti-covered Stitch isn’t really your thing, but you’re in search of some Stitch merchandise, look no further! There’s a new Loungefly bag featuring Stitch and Angel! Stitch and Angel Loungefly This mini backpack featuring the adorable alien duo could make a great gift for the Stitch lover in your life. We also saw a Pandora Charm Set inspired by Cinderella. ‘Cinderella’ 70th Anniversary Pandora Charms This set celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the film. The charms feature Cinderella’s carriage, a thimble with one of Cinderella’s mice pals, and the princess herself being transformed into her outfit for the ball. ‘Cinderella’ 70th Anniversary Pandora Charms This set of three charms costs $125. See more photos of the charms here! We spotted a black and white tumbler featuring sketches of the one and only Mickey Mouse for $22.99! We’ve seen this adorable cup in Disneyland, too. Mickey Mouse Tumbler Plus, if you’re looking for a small, but fun, souvenir, there are these light-up pens featuring Mickey and Minnie! You can find these for $12.99 each. Light-Up Pens Now, things are about to get exciting for Disney Pin collectors, because we spotted SO many! Like this adorable Bambi pin from the new Disney Terrarium Series for $19.99! Bambi Pin And it looks like Disney tried to hop on the meme trend once again with these new pin sets. Meme Pin Sets In case you needed a reminder that Forky is indeed trash, then these pins are for you! Forky Pin Set And if you’re no stranger to the occasional mishap, there’s this pin set featuring the fairy godmothers from Sleeping Beauty. Sleeping Beauty Pin Set And this pin set featuring characters from Fantasia adds a little fanciness to your pin collection. ‘Fantasia’ Pins Each pin set costs $15.99. We also noticed the new Switch Board pin collection that we’ve seen in Magic Kingdom! Switchboard Pin Set Here, we found Jumba from Lilo and Stitch… Jumba Pin …Buzz Lightyear… Buzz Lightyear Pin …Kermit… Kermit Pin …and Donald Duck! These switchboard pins cost $19.99 each. Donald Duck Pin Plus, to pair with your new Annual Passholder Ears, there’s this Annual Passholder pin. AP Pin And, this “rock the dots” pin featuring Minnie Mouse is super lovable. Minnie Mouse Pin Island Mercantile Some pins were also found at Island Mercantile! We saw the Disney Cats & Dogs Mystery Collection! Cats & Dogs Mystery Collection This mystery collection costs $15.99. Check out more Disney Dogs & Cats merch here! Mombasa Marketplace Over in Africa, we found these wild Carved Animal Pens! Take your pick between lion, elephant, tiger, and zebra! Carved Animal Pens Africa Pin Kiosk Here, we found The Nightmare Before Christmas Mystery Pin Collection! Nightmare Before Christmas Mystery Pins Which spooky friends will be in your box? Nightmare Before Christmas Mystery Pin Options This mystery collection costs $15.99. Shop Til You’re Dizzy Over in Dinoland, we found another mystery pin set! This collection features pins that remind us what “happiness is.” Our happiness is a Mickey bar, too! “Happiness is” pin collection Animal Kingdom Food Updates Harambe Fruit Market The Harambe Fruit Market has Simba Pretzels again! Harambe Fruit Market Menu We’re glad to see this fun pretzel option! Simba Pretzels Drinkwallah Drinkwallah was offering Joffrey’s Coffee with Bailey’s Irish Creme for $12! Drinkwallah Menu And that’s everything new that we spotted on our most recent trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll be back soon, so stay tuned for more updates from Disney Parks! Check out what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Animal Kingdom any time soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: Annual Passholder Ears and Disney Meme Pins! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Lion King Sippers Return, Menu Price Increases, and More! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Holiday Dooney & Bourke Bags, Nighttime Decorations, a Fun Snack is BACK, and More! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: TONS of Holiday Pins and Simba Pretzels Disappear Again! View the full article

Calling all movie stars! Welcome back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios We’re back in the park to see what’s new since our last visit. So let’s check out the latest updates from this lovely theme park! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Legends of Hollywood Now that New Year’s has passed, it’s on to Valentine’s Day! Disney just released some Valentine’s Day Dooney and Bourke bags, and you can grab them at Legends of Hollywood. The tote is $298… Tote …the satchel is $268… Satchel …and the wallet is $158! Wallet The design is adorable and perfect for fans of Mickey and Minnie’s sweet romance. Check out more photos of the Valentine’s Day Dooney and Bourke collection Celebrity 5 & 10 We recently spotted some new aprons and kitchenware in Magic Kingdom, but luckily it has made its way over to Hollywood Studios! You can grab some adorable character and park-based aprons… Kitchenware …as well as kitchen towels! Kitchenware We love the new kitchenware we’ve been seeing, so it’s nice to know we can grab it over in this park now! Check out the newest aprons in Disney World Hollywood Studios Miscellaneous Updates Christmas Decorations Although it’s been quite a while since Christmas, the decorations have FINALLY started to come down! Christmas Decor is Gone We’ve seen this park all decked out in holiday decor for a few months now, so it’s a little strange but exciting seeing it return to normal. See the holiday decorations in Hollywood Studios from 2020 Muppet Vision 3D We’ve noticed that Muppet Vision 3D has had exceptionally long waits lately! This show is usually a walk-on where guests just have to wait for the next show to finish, but the lines have grown. Muppet Vision 3D Line This is pretty surprising, but we’re glad the Muppets are getting the love they deserve. It was wrapped around the building! Check out the average wait times in Disney World There weren’t too many updates, but thanks for following along on our day in Hollywood Studios! We’ll be back soon, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney parks news. Here’s what’s new in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is Hollywood Studios your favorite park? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Holiday Decor Disappears and Valentine's Day Dooneys! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: RETRO Looks, Popcorn Updates, and A Baby Yoda Photo Op! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Line That Stretches Backstage, Haunted Mansion Dooneys, and More Baby Yoda Stuff! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

If you’ve been wanting more time in Magic Kingdom at Disney World, then you’re in luck! Cinderella Castle Since Disney World reopened, park hours have been more limited than they were before. However, Disney has extended park hours several times over the last few months, and now Magic Kingdom’s park hours have been extended again! Magic Kingdom has the most rides of any park AND Cinderella Castle, so naturally guests love to spend time there. If you plan to go on a Saturday in January, you’ll get an extra 2 hours than any other day! Main Street USA Previously, hours for Magic Kingdom were extended by one hour to be 9AM-7PM through the end of January. On Saturdays through the end of the month (January 16th, January 23rd, and January 30th), the park will be open from 9AM-9PM. That’s 12 hours of magical fun! ©Disney This means that park hopping hours increased as well. For guests at parks that close earlier, like Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom may be a great park to hop to on a Saturday. We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney park hours to help with your next trip! See what it’s like to park hop in Disney World in 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World in January? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Extends Saturday Hours for Magic Kingdom Through January first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! More Disney World Theme Park Hours Released Into Early 2021 Disney World Extends Park Hours for November 13th-15th! NEWS! Disney World Park Hours Will Be Shortened Beginning September 8th View the full article